Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death (2011)

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On 28 February 2009 Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, appeared in the ECCC courtroom and made a two-hour speech where he asked for forgiveness for the appalling torture and execution of at least 13,000 prisoners at Tuol Sleng and probably more in the security camps of M-13 and M-99. Until this date, with the exception of a handful of judges, lawyers and a priest, he had not been seen or heard of for the last thirty years. How did a man, known to be kind and generous to fellow students, possibly transform himself into Comrade Duch, the Khmer Rouge's infamous executioner? This documentary revisits and searches for clues. (Storyville)

Director: Adrian Maben
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Production: Sodaperaga Productions, L&L Media, ITVS
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, France
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Adrian Maben
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death about?
On 28 February 2009 Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, appeared in the ECCC courtroom and made a two-hour speech where he asked for forgiveness for the appalling torture and execution of at least 13,000 prisoners at Tuol Sleng and probably more in the security camps of M-13 and M-99. Until this date, with the exception of a handful of judges, lawyers and a priest, he had not been seen or heard of for the last thirty years. How did a man, known to be kind and generous to fellow students, possibly transform himself into Comrade Duch, the Khmer Rouge's infamous executioner? This documentary revisits and searches for clues. (Storyville)
Who directed Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death?
Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death was directed by Adrian Maben.
Who stars in Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death?
Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death stars Kang Kek Iew.
How long is Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death?
Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death?
Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death is a Documentary film.
Where was Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death produced?
Comrade Duch: The Bookkeeper of Death was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, France.